Cup of Joe – Jason Rae

Fueled by entrepreneurs, this FREE virtual networking event is for people who are focused on growing their business, expanding their business networks, and getting fresh ideas for their business. This networking event will feature a local speaker and his journey! All are welcome. Join us to connect with other entrepreneurs and get inspired.

Jason Rae (he/him) is the founder and President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, an organization of more than 650 LGBTQ owned and allied businesses from around the state. Jason founded the organization in 2012 and has seen it grow to record numbers and achievements, including winning the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber of the Year award in 2015. With his role with the LGBT Chamber, Jason serves as the National Chair for NGLCC’s Affiliate Chamber Council, which works to support the work of local LGBTQ affiliate chambers across the country.

In his volunteer time, Jason has been a member of the Democratic National Committee since 2004, when he became the youngest person ever elected to the DNC. In 2017, he was elected as the DNC Secretary, one of the national officers. Jason has also served as Chair of the Board of Directors of Fair Wisconsin and for the Milwaukee County Human Rights Commission. He currently serves on the Board of VISIT Milwaukee and the Southeast Wisconsin Professional Baseball Park District, as well as Board President for the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre.

Jason holds an Honors Bachelors of Arts degree from Marquette University in history and political science as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from Drexel University. He presently lives in Glendale, WI with his husband, Phillip Bailey, and their dog, George Washington.